With one command, Sapphire was under his control as she charged at Martin. She punched his face, knocking him down. She was about to do it again, until Martin pinned her down. He grabbed both her wrists while struggling to hold her in place.

"Sapphire! Sapphire, don't do this! You can fight it!" The human kept silent, those red eyes showed no emotions. Sapphire kicked him off as he flew towards a crate. She slowly walked towards him, but Judy and Nick intervened.

"Sapphire! Wait!" Judy put her paws out.

"Come on kid, don't do this!" Nick shouted. The two mammals tried to push her down, but Sapphire grabbed and threw them to the other side. Nick managed to catch Judy before they hit the wall.

"How do you like the new and improved Sapphire?" the Iron Beast asked consciously, "ten times the strength as an elephants, quick and swift like a cheetah, and the stamina more powerful than any prey or predator combined. Truly it is a work of art."

Martin shook his head and ran back. He was about to pull the chip off of her.

"Ah-ah-ah! I wouldn't do that if I were you. That chip is different from the rest...one that connects to the brain and transfers all my biding. If you remove it, you will instantly disrupt the nerves, and eventually kill her in the process."

"Why would you do this!? What do you have to gain from this!?" Martin kept blocking Sapphire's attacks.

"They kicked me out of the company! All because of my experiments, that were too advance for anyone to understand! My serum could have made mammals into unstoppable soldiers...armies of drones with no fear...no flaws. With this, it will revolutionize every mammal around the world...and the power will all be under my control. Sapphire is my greatest subject...an unstoppable monster that will be feared by all."

"You're insane! She wold never do that!" Martin was knocked over and rolled towards the wall.

"At least I'm a genius! Unfortunately, the Lovell's couldn't see that...and when they took it away...I wanted nothing but revenge," Grayson pointed at Sapphire, "and she will be the one to do it for me." The human kelt down and grabbed the collar of his shirt.

"Sapphire, don't!" Judy shouted.

"Stay back you guys," Martin said. Sapphire's back was facing Grayson. Before Sapphire could do anything, Martin spoke.

"Don't do this," he coughed, "I know you're still in there. You're better than this...you would never hurt anyone. Please...you have to remember..." Martin reached into his pocket. He put his paw out, showing an object. Sapphire looked at it, and even though motionless, her eyes widened.

"Please...remember who you are...don't forget..."

"Lovell, finish him! I command you!" However, all was silent as the human stood still.

"Don't believe him...you are not a monster..."

"What's wrong with you!? Obey me and kill him!"

DRIP

Martin felt a part of his face feel wet. He looked up to see Sapphire, who had tears falling unconsciously while in her state. Soon she started shaking, then she started staggering backwards while clasping her hands together.

"What!?" the Iron Beast shouted in anger and shock.

SCREEEEEECCCHHH!

Then without warning, Sapphire made a loud cry. She turned to see Grayson. He couldn't believe it. She was somehow fighting the serum's effect.

"You put civilians...in danger..." Sapphire stuttered, "you tried to hurt my friends...you killed...my parents..." With each step, she hastily made her way.

"How are you doing this!?"

"Unlike you, I'm going to end you..." She grabbed his collar and glared into his eyes.

"-by finding the deepest and secluded prison this city can offer!" She punched him as he flew right towards a wall face first. With the impact, his iron mask fell off. When he came to, the jaguar snarled at her, showing the burnt scars on his face. He ran towards her, and Sapphire could barely react as she was still infected with the serum. Grayson was closing in on her and about to take her down. However, Martin interfered by knocking him to the side. Soon the two felines were duking it out, both of them almost slashing the other. Just then, Grayson threw him out of the warehouse and Martin landed on a nearby dock. Sapphire, Judy and Nick ran towards him.

"Martin!" Sapphire kneeled down and supported his head, "Judy call the chief!"

"Right!" Judy pulled out her com.

"Give up Lovell," Grayson walked towards them, "if you continue, you'll only put your friend here in danger. I know you wouldn't do that..."

"Ngh...no...don't listen to him," Martin whispered.

"Don't strain yourself," Sapphire rubbed his head. She gently put him down and stood up.

"I can't let you do this."

Suddenly, he swiftly passed Martin and held Sapphire's neck by his paw. She dangled over the water, as she was being strangled by Grayson.

"No!" Martin shouted.

"...And here I thought you were smarter than this..."

"I am...," Sapphire tried to speak, "I'm also stubborn...careless sometimes...and even take risks that I shouldn't be doing...but you know what...?" She gripped onto his arm.

"It's worth it!" She swung her foot and kicked him in the face. Both Grayson and Sapphire fell into the ocean, as a splash sound was made.

"Sapphire!" the officers screamed.

The two were sinking faster due to Grayson's iron gloves. Sapphire was able to free from his grasp, but she was running out of oxygen. She tried to swim up, but Grayson caught her by the foot and tried to drag her down with him. Sapphire kicked him off once more, knocking him unconscious. Seeing her actions, she tried to pull him up, but he was too heavy. She couldn't hold it any longer. Sapphire's vision was getting blurry, and her lungs felt like they were going to explode. Just before she could pass out, a paw grabbed her arm and was pulling her up to the surface. She gasped for air and was now leaning on the docks. She coughed repeatedly while taking in the air.

"Sapphire..." She heard her name being called by a familiar voice. She turned her head to see Martin, his fur and uniform damped from the water. She slowly breathed while staring at him. On the side, Judy and Nick were calling the chief.

"Yes," Judy nodded, "they're all safe. We need an ambulance and back up. Over and out."

"Are you okay?" Martin asked.

"...Yeah...I'm fine..." she said, "Grayson...I couldn't..."

"I know," Martin put a paw an her shoulder, "you tried..." For a while, Sapphire just stared at Martin. Her lips then turned into a smile.

"...You...you look like a wet rat..."

"Ahahaha...speak for yourself..." They both laughed together. Nick and Judy walked towards them.

"You guys did it," Judy smiled, "you saved the city."

"We saved it," Sapphire smiled, "you guys were a big help."

"Well, we are the best officers," Nick smirked, "but thanks for the compliment. It makes me feel more proud of myself." Sapphire gave a slight frown.

"Aahh!"

SPLASH!

Before they knew it, Nick was being thrown into the water. The fox shot up as he floated, looking wide eyed at his friends. Judy tried to suppress her laughter, but Sapphire broke it as all of them laughed.

Just then, police cruisers were showing up by the warehouse. Officers came out and ran to get Sapphire and Martin. They put blankets around themselves as they walked back. Sapphire explained the situation, which led to freeing Grayson's henchmen from the serum's effect. As for Grayson, they found his body at the bottom of the ocean, and DNA confirmed his identity.

"Sapphire! Martin!" Randal shouted as he and Daniel ran towards them.

"You guys okay?" Randal asked.

"We're fine," Martin said.

"Saber, Lovell," Chief Bogo strode up to them, "seems that you were able to solve the case. Well done."

"Thank you, sir."

"Lovell..."

"Yes sir?" She watched as Chief Bogo put his hoof out. She stared at it for a moment before looking back at him.

"You deserve most of the credit. Well done," he gave a small smile, still keeping his stern look. Sapphire smiled and shook his hoof.

"You two can head on out. We'll take care of this." He left them to attend to the others.

"Are you guys coming?" Sapphire looked at Judy.

"Nah. We'll clean up here."

"You guys go and rest," Nick said. Martin sighed and straightened himself.

"I don't know about you, but I could go for some lunch." Sapphire giggled.

"Sure. I'm up for it." They walked together while conversing.

"This was a really interesting case," Martin thought, "and the first case you ever solved..."

"Not just me," she smiled, "without you, I would've been a mindless drone forever." She picked up an object from her pocket, the one thing Martin showed to her; the golden hairpin bestowed to her from her parents.

"Well it was a long shot, but I'm glad it worked."

"... I have to admit, we make a pretty good team," she nudged him with her shoulder.

"You weren't bad yourself," Martin smiled at her, "just curious though...if I was the one who got infected, you wouldn't punch me in the face or anything... would you?"

"Well~..."

"Hey!"

"I'm kidding..." They laughed as they walked down the street, making there way to Savannah Central.